Seodaemun Prison 서대문 형무소

Built in 1908, it was first used by the Japanese government to detain, torture, and (for many) execute members of the independence movement in the early 20th century. Notable prisoners were Kim Koo (12th and 13th president of the Korean Provisional Government), who was released, and Yu Gwansun, independence leader who died in the prison. The museum also documents political prisoners of early repressive Korean governments with testimonials from surviving prisoners inside the cell they were once in. The museum and park were opened in 1992.